Funding eligibility

Full funding is available for people on low incomes to help you settle disputes about how you’ll care for your children.

If you are eligible for full funding, this will cover the costs of:

Family Dispute Resolution, including preparation for mediation if needed

Some legal advice about your responsibilities and options and help filling in court forms if needed

Eligibility

Eligibility is based on:

the number of people who depend on you financially (your dependants) and

your income over the past year (before tax and any deductions such as student loan repayments, KiwiSaver contributions or ACC levies). If your income has recently changed, you can use your income (before tax and any deductions) over the past 3 months.

You are also eligible if you have qualified in the past year for family or civil legal aid.